Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:07 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 05m at 1:58 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:424.02:164.77:450.98:471.27:056:55Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:293.93:044.58:420.99:391.37:066:54Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:183.93:544.59:351.010:261.27:076:53Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:093.94:454.410:250.911:101.17:076:51Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:034.05:364.411:130.811:511.07:086:50Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:554.16:234.511:580.87:096:49Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:444.37:064.512:320.912:440.77:106:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:294.57:484.51:140.81:300.77:106:46New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:134.68:284.41:550.72:170.77:116:45New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:574.69:084.42:370.63:020.77:126:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:404.79:504.33:170.53:460.77:136:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:254.710:334.13:560.54:290.77:146:41Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:124.711:214.04:350.55:140.87:146:40Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:024.75:170.66:040.97:156:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:144.012:534.86:050.77:020.97:166:37First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:084.01:464.97:040.78:050.97:176:36First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:024.02:394.98:120.79:070.77:186:35First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:584.23:355.09:180.610:050.57:186:33First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:584.34:355.010:210.411:000.37:196:32Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:014.55:355.111:190.211:510.17:206:31Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:024.86:325.112:160.17:216:30Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:585.17:245.112:42-0.11:120.07:226:29Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:515.38:145.01:32-0.22:080.07:236:27Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:425.49:044.82:22-0.23:010.07:236:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:325.39:534.63:10-0.13:520.17:246:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:235.210:424.43:560.04:390.37:256:24Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:135.011:324.14:400.25:260.67:266:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:034.85:240.46:140.87:276:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:224.011:53 AM4.65:100.76:071.16:285:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:113.812:404.46:020.97:031.26:295:20Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:583.81:264.37:001.07:571.26:305:19Third Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wrightsville Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC is approximately 5:02 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Wrightsville Beach, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wrightsville Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658145. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658145.

What is the moon phase in Wrightsville Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wrightsville Beach, NC is Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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